Charles W. Ecenbarger

Charles W. Ecenbarger, 70, of East Stroudsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family early Tuesday morning, May 7, 2013.

Born in Paterson, N.J., on Oct. 20, 1942, he was a son to the late Wayne C. and Alta D. (Williams) Ecenbarger. Charles attended high school at Paterson High in Paterson, N.J. Charles then enlisted in the U.S. Army on Jan. 18, 1960. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 17, 1966. He was the owner and operator of Master Vending from 1978 until 1993. Charles was the owner of Laurel Road Apartments from 1986 until May 2013.

Some of Charles' passions were vacationing in the Key Largo in the winter, vacationing in the Thousand Islands in the summer, boating on his favorite boat named Edelewiess, and fishing.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was a loving daughter, Christina Alta, who passed away in 1981.

Surviving is his loving wife of 50 years, Annelise D. Ecenbarger; they were married in Augsburg, Germany. Other survivors include a son, Wayne "Butch" Ecenbarger and his wife, Debra; two grandchildren: Charles W. Ecenbarger and his fiancee, Courtney Wall, and Adam C. Ecenbarger, all of East Stroudsburg; a sister, Joyce Dove of Little Falls, N.J.; and a brother, Wayne W. Ecenbarger of Totowa, N.J.; and many friends.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg.

Donations in memory of Charles may be made to VNA Hospice of Monroe County, 502 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 or Hughes Cancer Center, 231 E. Brown St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.